Police Force Act 2004 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Constitution and Administration of Police Force
9. Engagement of police officers
Feedback & supportA senior police officer is engaged to serve in the Police Force for such period and on such conditions of service as may be regulated by law and, subject to the provisions of any such law, by the President.
senior police officer
“senior police officer” means a police officer of all ranks from and including the Commissioner down to and including an inspector;
A police officer below the rank of inspector is engaged to serve in the Police Force for such period and on such conditions as may be prescribed by the Police Regulations.
police officer
“police officer” means any member of the Police Force and includes a temporary constable;
Every engagement under subsection (2) must —
be in writing signed by the person engaged; and
be signed by a commanding officer or other officer authorised thereto under the Police Regulations.
Despite anything in any other law, every person who is at least 18 years of age is deemed competent to enter into an engagement under subsection (1) or (2).